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QUALCOMM (QCOM) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$158.01 +3.88 (+2.52%)
Closing price 08/22/2025 04:00 PM Eastern
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QUALCOMM - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
10
Buy
11

Based on 22 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for QUALCOMM in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 22 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 10 have given a hold rating, and 11 have given a buy rating for QCOM.

Consensus Price Target

$181.10
14.61% Upside
According to the 22 analysts' twelve-month price targets for QUALCOMM, the average price target is $181.10. The highest price target for QCOM is $225.00, while the lowest price target for QCOM is $140.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 14.61% from the current price of $158.01.
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QCOM Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/24/24 to 8/24/25
1 Month Ago
7/25/24 to 7/25/25
3 Months Ago
5/26/24 to 5/26/25
1 Year Ago
8/25/23 to 8/24/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
11 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
Hold
10 Hold rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
15 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$181.10$184.86$192.08$210.63
Forecasted Upside14.61% Upside16.71% Upside32.12% Upside21.40% Upside
Consensus Rating
Hold
Hold
Hold
Moderate Buy

QCOM Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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QCOM Price Targets by Month

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QUALCOMM Stock vs. The Competition

TypeQUALCOMMComputer and Technology CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.45
2.66
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside14.61% Upside62.45% Upside9.65% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
7/31/2025Piper Sandler
2 of 5 stars
Harsh Kumar
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$190.00 ➝ $175.00+14.90%
7/31/2025Mizuho
3 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetOutperform$190.00 ➝ $185.00+21.46%
7/31/2025Rosenblatt Securities
4 of 5 stars
Kevin Cassidy
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$225.00+41.46%
7/28/2025Sanford C. Bernstein
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Stacy Rasgon
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Set TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$185.00+14.75%
7/28/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Samik Chatterjee
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$190.00 ➝ $200.00+26.26%
7/21/2025UBS Group
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Timothy Arcuri
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Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$145.00 ➝ $165.00+4.06%
7/17/2025Citigroup
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 Reiterated RatingHold ➝ Hold
6/17/2025Bank of America
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Tal Liani
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$245.00 ➝ $200.00+29.40%
5/9/2025Seaport Res Ptn
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J. Goldberg
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UpgradeHold
5/2/2025Evercore ISI
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Mark Lipacis
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Lower TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$179.00 ➝ $157.00+13.77%
5/1/2025Loop Capital
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G. Mobley
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Lower TargetHold ➝ Hold$180.00 ➝ $155.00+14.64%
5/1/2025Cantor Fitzgerald
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Matthew Prisco
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Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$150.00 ➝ $150.00+10.07%
5/1/2025Wells Fargo & Company
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Aaron Rakers
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Lower TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$175.00 ➝ $140.00+2.92%
5/1/2025Susquehanna
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Christopher Rolland
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Lower TargetPositive ➝ Positive$210.00 ➝ $190.00+39.73%
5/1/2025Robert W. Baird
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Tristan Gerra
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Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$250.00 ➝ $216.00+45.49%
5/1/2025Benchmark
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Cody Acree
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$240.00 ➝ $200.00+34.72%
4/9/2025TD Cowen
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Joshua Buchalter
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$195.00 ➝ $160.00+19.03%
1/17/2025Barclays
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Tom O'Malley
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$200.00 ➝ $185.00+14.60%
12/9/2024Melius Research
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B. Reitzes
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Initiated CoverageHold$180.00+12.85%
11/7/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$207.00 ➝ $204.00+18.14%
10/8/2024KeyCorp
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J. Vinh
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DowngradeOverweight ➝ Sector Weight
8/12/2024Wolfe Research
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C. Caso
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DowngradeOutperform ➝ Peer Perform
8/2/2024DZ Bank
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$210.00+28.05%
8/1/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$155.00 ➝ $170.00+4.42%
7/30/2024Westpark Capital
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K. Garrigan
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Reiterated RatingHold
7/17/2024Hsbc Global Res
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F. Lee
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DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
7/17/2024HSBC
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$200.00-4.60%
6/21/2024Tigress Financial
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I. Feinseth
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$238.00 ➝ $270.00+27.15%
5/7/2024Argus
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J. Kelleher
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$180.00 ➝ $205.00+12.03%
5/2/2024Canaccord Genuity Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$180.00 ➝ $206.00+14.24%

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Should I Buy QUALCOMM Stock? QCOM Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Saturday, August 23, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these QUALCOMM pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

QUALCOMM
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in QUALCOMM Incorporated:

  • The current stock price is around $200, reflecting a strong market position and investor interest.
  • QUALCOMM Incorporated has a solid annualized dividend of $3.56, providing a yield of 2.3%, which can be attractive for income-focused investors.
  • The company has a relatively low payout ratio of 34.33%, indicating that it retains a significant portion of its earnings for growth and reinvestment.
  • Recent analyst ratings show a consensus of "Hold" with several analysts issuing "Buy" ratings, suggesting confidence in the company's future performance.
  • QUALCOMM Incorporated is a leader in developing foundational technologies for the wireless industry, positioning it well for future growth as demand for advanced wireless solutions increases.

QUALCOMM
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in QUALCOMM Incorporated for these reasons:

  • Some analysts have downgraded their ratings, indicating potential concerns about the company's short-term performance.
  • Recent price target adjustments by analysts have shown a downward trend, which may signal caution among investors regarding future stock performance.
  • QUALCOMM Incorporated faces intense competition in the wireless technology sector, which could impact its market share and profitability.
  • The company's reliance on a few key segments for revenue could pose risks if those markets experience downturns.
  • Institutional investors hold a significant portion of the stock, which can lead to volatility if large investors decide to sell their positions.

QCOM Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 22 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for QUALCOMM is $181.10, with a high forecast of $225.00 and a low forecast of $140.00.

22 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for QUALCOMM in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 10 hold ratings and 11 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" QCOM shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in QCOM, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, QUALCOMM's stock has a predicted upside of 14.61% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

QUALCOMM has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Mizuho, Piper Sandler, Rosenblatt Securities, Sanford C. Bernstein, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.

Analysts like QUALCOMM less than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating for QUALCOMM is Hold while the average consensus rating for "computer and technology" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how QCOM compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:QCOM) was last updated on 8/24/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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